Interdisciplinary Arts


Why Study Interdisciplinary Arts at Interlochen

Here, interdisciplinary artists develop their skills and hone their creativity by pursuing their individual interests and goals.

With the guidance of our faculty and the support of your peers, you'll explore different artistic mediums of study. You'll collaborate, experiment, and discover that there are no limits to your imagination.

Arts Boarding School

Interdisciplinary Arts Major

Online Arts Programs

Virtual Instruction

Education That Knows No Bounds

Interested in more than one art form? We are here to nurture your curiosity. At Interlochen, you'll have the freedom to study more than one discipline and expand your creativity.

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Learn from Multiple Mentors

You'll find guidance and inspiration from our distinguished faculty in seven arts disciplines: creative writing, dance, film & new media, interdisciplinary arts, music, theatre, and visual arts. 

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Carve Your Own Path

Let wonder be your guide as you delve into different art disciplines, selecting classes that best suit your interests and goals, and developing your talents.

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Space to Be Free

Amid the natural beauty of northern Michigan, you'll find state-of-the-art facilities for all your artistic projects.

Interdisciplinary Arts News & Features

Headshot of Assyl Rassulkyzy in front of a lake
‘The place where I needed to be’: How Kazakh artist Assyl Rassulkyzy found the school of her dreams at Interlochen

The second-year senior shares highlights of her Interlochen experience, from finding support as an international student to performing Kazakh rap songs in front of her peers.

An Interdisciplinary Arts student operates a butterfly-shaped shadow puppet as Alexandra Herryman watches.
Seeing puppets in a new light: Interdisciplinary Arts students explore shadow puppetry in weeklong workshop

Under the guidance of puppeteer and stage manager Alexandra Herryman, students learned how to use the Makerspace’s 3D printers and Cricut machines to create their own shadow puppets.

Audiences watch a recent Open Mic performance.
Show up, sign up, get up: Open Mics provide space for performance, self-expression, and fun

Hosted by the Interdisciplinary Arts Division, the informal events empower students of all majors to share new ideas, get audience reactions to works-in-progress, and showcase talents outside their artistic discipline.

See what you can experience at Interlochen.

Come to a place where creatives thrive—and see how your unique journey unfolds. Plan your visit, request more information, or apply/register to an Interlochen Center for the Arts program today.